בָּחַר

Strong's H977

bâchar

/baw-khar'/

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
H977
Hebrew
בָּחַר
Transliteration
bâchar
Pronunciation
/baw-khar'/
KJV Translations
7 distinct renderings
Language
Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

acceptableappointchoose (choice)excellentjoinbe ratherrequire

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